Do Justice July 24, 2018
Welcome to Do Justice, a semi-monthly newsletter of the Virginia Synod, lifting up God’s call and command that we, God’s people, do justice. You will find helpful info about justice ministries in congregations, around [...]
Power in the Spirit: Walking in Newness of Life
The annual conference Power in the Spirit took place just last week on the campus of Roanoke College in Salem from July 12-14. Together attendees from across the state gathered to explore what it means [...]
LAUNCH 2018
LAUNCH is an event for recent high school graduates led by Pastor Dave Delaney, and his summer intern, Maren Corliss. Held on the campus of Roanoke College in Salem from July 8-12, LAUNCH helps participants take stock [...]
2018 ELCA Youth Gathering
Last week Youth from the Virginia Synod joined over 30,000 other high school youth and adult leaders from around the country for a week of faith formation at the 2018 ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston, [...]
Mission Partner Updates
At the 2018 Synod Assembly, we had the opportunity to hear from some of the Virginia Synod's Mission Partners. This week, we're sharing their reports, as well as the videos so anyone who wasn't in attendance [...]
Draft Social Statement on Women and Justice Hearings in Virginia
In 2009, the Churchwide Assembly authorized the development of a social statement on women and justice. The ELCA Task Force on Women and Justice: One in Christ has been at work since 2012 and brought [...]
ACTS Awards Seven at Immanuel, Bluefield and Central, Burkes Garden
There was much to celebrate over the weekend at Immanuel Lutheran in Bluefield West Virginia, and Central Lutheran in Burkes Garden. Special worship leaders and guests from throughout the synod joined these congregations to celebrate [...]
Synod Assembly 2018 Only By Grace Can We Stand
Synod Assembly is our annual opportunity for the 150 congregations of the Virginia Synod to come together and be reminded of what it means to be a part of the wider church. Our theme during [...]
Do Justice June 5, 2018
Welcome to Do Justice, a bi-monthly newsletter of the Virginia Synod, lifting up God’s call and command that we, God’s people, do justice. You will find helpful info about justice ministries in congregations, around [...]
Do Justice May 22, 2018
Welcome to Do Justice, a bi-monthly newsletter of the Virginia Synod, lifting up God’s call and command that we, God’s people, do justice. You will find helpful info about justice ministries in congregations, around [...]